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By Pauline De la Flor, Contributor
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DKNY Jeans
military logo crew
neck short sleeve tee, cotton
distressed print boyfriend v-
neck long sleeve sweater,
wax coated nylon blazer,
lambswool acrylic seed rib
stitch long sleeve cardigan
and superfine merino leggings. |
Summer has come and gone, and with the cool
crispness of the rainy season setting in, we welcome a pleasant
fashion opportunity to wear ensembles otherwise deemed unthinkable
during the scorch of previous months.
To shield ourselves from the drizzle and bundle
us up against the sometimes chilly winds, take a style adventure
with fashion forward options that celebrate eclectic range and glam
comfort, inspired by NYC.
Big Apple Inspirations
Celebrating the Cinematic Drama of New York,
fall 2008 takes its style and cultural inspiration from three iconic
films that capture the energy, edginess and free spirit of the city.
Elements from The Basketball Diaries school uniform are
reinterpreted through a modern urban lens.
Time for spirited pieces that make you feel
good. Everything has a luxe spin, a textured hand jewel colors,
opulent weaves, vintage–inspired blocked patterns, made modern
with a pared–down polish and ease. The silhouette is super short
and super voluminous.
Layering is key: Imagine oversized cardigans
belted atop chambray shirt-dresses. Suit vests with striped
cowlnecks and ruffled shirts. An emerald silk tunic cascades over
wide-legged trousers, while menswear short and tights pair with a
sleek trench and skinny scarf.
“Patch” it up
Next, A scene from Taxi Driver, where details
from Niro’s Flight Jacket are viewed in a fresh new light.
Patched, snaps, zippers and elastic trim play on denim, canvas and
nylon.
Opulent shades of plum, orchid and crimson
enrich a subdued palette of Lichen, Chocolate and surplus green.
Faux fur feminizes an oversized parka. Buttoned patch pockets bring
military aesthetic to the belted shirt dress. A shiny mechanics suit
fuses workwear with ergonomic sleekness, blending toughness with
femininity.
Dressed to the nines
The dress still reigns, sculpted and puffed, in
Jacquard, Brocade or a Charming print. Top it with a long–haired
shearling vest, a feminized camel coat, a lacquer red corduroy
trench, a trimmed velvet mini parka, or ground it with an oversized
sweater or sporty blouson cardigan.
Other options include the easy knit dress, the
sweet puffed skirt or slouchy men’s pleat trousers. The look is as
simple as it is embellished, finished with a silk cord belt, dark
woolen tights, colored croc lace–up high platforms, a great
shearling bag and a hat that adds a personal touch.
As the temperature drops as the rainy season
sets in, walk through the late-night streets of Edie Sedgwick’s
“Ciao! Manhattan.” Details emphasize a gritty-yet-glamoros
downtown edge: Hemlines are raw, draped and asymmetric, hanging off
shoulders.
Zippers, rounded pockets and lots of seaming
lend iconic biker jacket styling. To trench coats, denim skirts and
skinny black jeans. Metallic denim and silver-splattered tops light
up the stark black-and-white palette. All these combine for an
eclectic look that is dressier yet subdued.
Mix and match menswear
Menswear also tells a richly textured story, one
that is cut narrow on top with ease on the bottom, traditional
tweeds, glenplaids, camels and essential black are shot with flashes
of high octane color. These are young, spirited clothes that travel
your life, with refreshing optimism and authentic New York style.
In true DKNY Jeans tradition, creativity is in
the Mix—where every detail, every layer reveals its own unique
story.
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